ceramic, wire; 3 pieces, 23x12x4″

“These three clay replicas of oil cans symbolize the oil industry’s operations, including spills and pollution, which have disproportionately affected marginalized communities, leading to environmental injustice.”

ARTIST BIO: Stephanie Beiser received her BFA in ceramics from Bowling Green State University and is currently the Fine Arts Studio Coordinator for the College of Art + Design at the University of Dayton. She also teaches ceramics classes at UD and Cornell Studio Supply. She has been creating pottery for 25 years. Her designs are inspired by her world travels, and resemble Mayan, Japanese, Peruvian and African pottery, symbols and architecture.